Upright: Season 1

2019

Created by Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin
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8 episodes
Comedy

Two random misfits - Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin) and Meg (Milly Alcock), a teenager Lucky meets along the way - are... More

Two random misfits - Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin) and Meg (Milly Alcock), a teenager Lucky meets along the way - are forced to band together and transport a valuable piano across the Australian desert in this comedy series.

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Where to watch Upright: Season 1

Upright: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand... More now on TVNZ+.

Upright: Season 1 episodes

Day One

Self-destructive musician Lucky hasn't spoken to his family in years,... More but he packs up his battered old piano for a 4,000-mile road trip across Australia when he hears his estranged mother is dying.

Day Two

Lucky struggles without his anxiety medication. While waiting for a... More chemist to open in Port Agusta, Meg picks a fight with bikers at the pub.

Day Three

Meg is beside herself when she loses all of her's... More and Lucky's money. To make matters worse, they then run out of petrol.

Day Four

Waiting for their ute to be repaired, Meg and Lucky... More join a campground party on the Great Australian Bight, but the night takes a nasty turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note.

Day Five

Lucky starts to think he should give up when Meg... More takes off with his piano. Then, a snakebite gives him the wake-up call he needs.

Day Six

A transformed Lucky prepares to make a major sacrifice. But... More it's not long before some bad news sends him spiralling into despair.

Day Seven

Lucky finds himself paying the price for Meg's misdemeanours. But... More that's just the start, things are about to get a whole lot worse.

Day Eight

There's tension as Lucky reunites with his brother. As Meg... More tries to smooth things over, she learns why Lucky had to bring the piano.

Upright: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

80_%5 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
95_%15 reviews
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"A remarkably charming and moving yarn."

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The Guardian

"The journey is what matters, and Upright is a little too reliant on getting to its destination."

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IndieWire

"Cinematically shot... all shimmering deserts, empty highways and widescreen skies. An eclectic soundtrack pumped, pounded and added momentum. The chemistry between the two leads crackled."

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